Midnight Network, the privacy-focused blockchain developed by Input Output Global (IOG), is distributing its native token, NIGHT, through a structured three-phase claim process. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has been promoting Midnight airdrop blatantly in recent days as part of his broader blockchain plan.
Midnight’s NIGHT token claim runs in three connected phases: the Glacier Drop, the Scavenger Mine, and the Lost-and-Found. Each phase has its own rules but links to the next — any unclaimed NIGHT from the first phase moves forward until the final stage closes.
The Glacier Drop is the main claim phase. It distributes NIGHT to holders of Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, Binance Coin (BNB), Avalanche (AVAX), and Basic Attention Token (BAT).
To qualify, the wallet holder must keep at least $100 USD worth of an eligible token in self-custody at the snapshot time. According to Midnight’s whitepaper, the team took the snapshot at a random, undisclosed date to prevent insider manipulation.
How to Claim Midnight Airdrop
Eligible holders use Midnight’s official claim portal. They connect their wallet, sign a transaction to prove ownership, and secure their NIGHT allocation.
The Glacier Drop claim window runs for 60 days after Midnight’s mainnet launches. Any unclaimed NIGHT shifts to the Scavenger Mine pool. Half of the total NIGHT supply goes to Cardano holders, 20% to Bitcoin, and the rest to other chains based on token balances.
Scavenger Mine: Earn NIGHT Token by Contributing
The Scavenger Mine lets people earn NIGHT by providing computing power to the network. Any leftover NIGHT from the Glacier Drop is redistributed here.
Participants run simple computational tasks using their own devices. Midnight will release task details, software instructions, and schedules on its official site and social channels.
Lost-and-Found: A Final Chance to Recover NIGHT Token
The Lost-and-Found is the last phase. It lets users who qualified for the Glacier Drop but missed the 60-day window claim a smaller share of their original allocation.
Unlike the claim portal, this step requires users to interact directly with Midnight’s smart contract using their wallet tools. There is no separate portal for this phase.
How the Three-Phase Claim Works
Every phase follows the same basic cycle:
- Claim: Connect a wallet, verify eligibility, and secure an allocation.
- Thaw: Claimed NIGHT token stays frozen at first. Each allocation thaws gradually over 360 days in four equal parts. The first thaw happens randomly within the first 90 days, then the next three unlock every 90 days, each releasing 25% of the total.
- Redeem: After thawing, users must redeem their tokens into their wallet. Midnight team has not announced exact thaw period length yet.
Holding NIGHT token generates DUST, which users can use to pay transaction fees on the Midnight network. DUST is shielded, cannot be traded, and decays if left unused. NIGHT itself is not sold by Midnight — it is distributed for free for network utility only.